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James O’Dea on peacebuilding

“Those who recognize our essential qualities are the true peacebuilders: they let us know that they see the significance of our lives. Meanness of spirit stems from a place of neglect and the absence of nurturance and love. When we … Continue reading

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9 Things You Can Do – James O’Dea

These feel like important reflections, for Americans and all of us…. ‘No to Fear. Yes to Vigilance. Nine things you can do: This is not a time to fall into fear or project calamitous consequences for America but it is … Continue reading

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Oriah Mountain Dreamer on meeting weariness of spirit

This Facebook post from Oriah Mountain Dreamer feels like an important one, for any of us experiencing dips into despair, overwhelm and lassitude at the state of our world, and the apparent immensity of the task for those of us … Continue reading

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